John Roskelley (D)

Mon., Oct. 16, 2000

Personal

Married to Joyce Roskelley; three children. Life-long resident of Spokane County. World-class mountaineer.

Employment

Geologist for the U.S. Bureau of Mines, 1973. Freelance photojournalist, 1973 to present. Employee for E.I. Dupont, 1981 to 1993. Employee for W.L. Gore & Associates, 1977 to 1990.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University.

Political history

Elected to County Commission in 1995 to fill out term in seat vacated by Skip Chilberg.Re-elected in 1996.

Issues

Implement a comprehensive plan for managing county waste water; adopt new, stricter rules for large above-ground storage tanks; continue development of Mirabeau Point park; continue efforts to implement Growth Management Act; address domestic violence.

Finances

Raised about $40,400 through Oct. 13, including a $2,000 donation from retired Microsoft executive Bill Pope of Seattle and $1,000 from the Washington Conservation Voters Action Fund.

Website

www.johnroskelley.com

Quote

“I think the main issue in this election is growth and the management of growth, how our community is going to look in 25 years, 50 years, 100 years. I don’t think we have a long-range vision as far as I can see. We keep spoiling our own area where we want to bring in jobs and business. If we grow properly and manage our growth properly, we’re going to bring businesses in and we’re going to create jobs.”

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